Chalklin ME Series ME20 Timpani Mallets – Sewn Felt Soft

£46.59

Warm tone with gentle articulation โ€“ the Chalklin CME20 ME Series Sewn Felt Soft Timpani Mallets deliver a rich, full-bodied sound perfect for delicate rolls and lyrical passages. Featuring hand-sewn soft felt heads, these mallets produce a smooth, mellow tone with minimal attack noise, ideal for expressive orchestral and ensemble playing. The solid wooden shaft provides reliable balance and comfortable handling, making the CME20 a trusted choice for timpanists seeking warmth and subtlety.

Key Features:

  • Head Material: Sewn soft felt โ€“ Offers warm, rounded tone with gentle attack

  • Head Type: Soft โ€“ Perfect for legato rolls and sensitive dynamics

  • Handle Material: Solid wood โ€“ Durable and balanced for comfortable play

  • Sound Character: Warm, mellow, and smooth โ€“ Ideal for expressive, lyrical passages

  • Weight: Medium-light โ€“ Supports subtle control and dynamic shading

  • Build Quality: Made in the UK โ€“ Crafted for professional reliability and feel

Availability: In stock with our supplier
Estimated Delivery Date 25/08/2025
SKU: CME20

Description

The CME20 mallets are designed for timpanists who value warmth and musical expressiveness in their performance.

Sound & Feel:

  • Rich and Smooth โ€“ Sewn felt heads create a full, warm tone with minimal noise

  • Balanced and Comfortable โ€“ Wooden shafts enhance control and ease of use

  • Expressive and Responsive โ€“ Ideal for nuanced dynamics and lyrical playing

Built for Warm, Lyrical Expression:

  • Suitable for orchestral, band, and solo timpani repertoire

  • Soft heads allow for beautifully blended rolls and gentle accents

  • Reliable construction supports extended playing with comfort

Ideal For:

  • Timpanists seeking mallets for soft, expressive playing

  • Professionals performing delicate, lyrical repertoire

  • Students developing control over dynamics and tone quality

  • Educators requiring dependable mallets for teaching warm timbral techniques

Bring warmth and subtlety to your timpani performance with the Chalklin CME20 โ€“ a soft sewn felt mallet designed for rich tone and expressive control.

Any items held at our warehouse and ordered before 12pm will be dispatched same-day. For any special order items, we will be in touch directly with tracking information. Delivery is free for most of the U.K. on all orders over ยฃ250 and others start from just ยฃ3.59. We offer 'Express Shipping' on all items meaning that, for most parts of the U.K., your order will be with you next working day. In some areas, such as the Highlands and Islands, delivery will be two days (this will be reflected in your estimated delivery date at checkout). Most items are shipped with DPD meaning you will be given a one hour delivery window on the day of delivery. Smaller items are sent First Class with Royal Mail. If you are in a hurry or need a more specific delivery date and time delivery upgrades such as Next Day before 10am, Next Day before 12pm and Saturday or Sunday delivery can be selected at checkout. Our DPD deliveries are carbon neutral and, where possible, we reuse packing to cut down on waste.

At Drum Central we want you to be able to shop with confidence and are happy to offer a 2 year warranty and 30 day money back guarantee on all of our new products. (All products sold are considered new unless clearly stated. This includes ex display models.)

If within 30 days of receiving your purchase you decide it is not right for you providing it is returned in “as new” condition within its unopened original packing we will refund or exchange your item as desired. In cases where packaging has been opened we may be unable to offer a refund but in some cases will offer a refund that reflects the reduced resale value of the item.

We do our best to make sure every aspect of your Drum Central order goes smoothly but in the event that an item arrives either damaged or incorrect then notify us within 14 days and we will arrange a free collection so as to get the item swapped or replaced.

If your purchase develops a fault within the 2 year warranty period you can return it to us and we will repair or replace it. A fault is defined as a defect that you would not normally expect to occur through normal wear and tear and that has not been caused by improper use.

What Our Customers Think

The DC guys really know their stuff. Best drum store in Scotland. Will be back!

Donavan HepburnDrummer - Take That, ELO

Thanks again drum central! Always great service and quick delivery.

Mark RichardsonDrummer - Skunk Anansie